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Generate a quick-reference cheatsheet and interview prep guide for an existing roadmap (reference artifact, not a learning tool)

Mode: Content Creation — provide complete, production-ready examples. Do NOT use hint escalation.

Note: This skill generates a reference artifact (quick-reference.md). It is useful for review, interview prep, and triage, but it is NOT a substitute for active learning. For retrieval-based learning, use memory sheets (_progress/memory-sheets/) which the learner fills from memory.

Generate a comprehensive quick-reference.md file for {{arguments}} that serves as a cheatsheet, interview preparation guide, and condensed reference for the specified roadmap.

Pre-conditions

• Only proceed if a roadmap already exists for the target topic; otherwise, suggest using new-roadmap first.
• Check {{arguments}} for any user-specified focus areas, interview level (junior/mid/senior/staff), or specific sections to prioritize.
• The output file must be named quick-reference.md and placed in the root of the target roadmap directory.
• Review all files in the roadmap to extract the most important concepts, patterns, and interview-worthy content.
• If quick-reference.md already exists, intelligently merge new content without duplicating existing information and complete any missing sections.

Output Structure

The quick-reference.md file should include these sections (adapt per topic type):

1. At a Glance - One-paragraph summary + key facts table
2. Core Concepts - 5-10 essential concepts with one-liner definitions and mental models
3. Syntax Cheatsheet - Most common syntax/commands/APIs
4. Common Patterns - 5-8 most important patterns with minimal working examples
5. Best Practices - Table of practices with reasons and examples
6. Anti-Patterns to Avoid - Table of anti-patterns with problems and solutions
7. Interview Questions - 15-25 questions across beginner/intermediate/advanced/senior levels
8. Quick Commands / APIs - Most used commands and configuration settings
9. Troubleshooting Guide - 5-10 most common issues with symptoms, causes, and fixes
10. Key Comparisons - Topic vs alternatives with decision criteria
11. Resources - Official docs, learning resources, community links

Section Adaptation by Topic Type

Content Guidelines

Include

• Concepts that appear across multiple roadmap files (high importance)
• Patterns and practices emphasized in the roadmap
• Common gotchas and mistakes highlighted in the roadmap
• Syntax/commands used frequently in examples
• Interview questions from practice sections
• Trade-offs and comparisons mentioned in the roadmap

Exclude

• Lengthy explanations (that's what the roadmap is for)
• Obscure features rarely used in practice
• Historical context unless interview-relevant
• Setup/installation details (keep in main roadmap)
• Full project walkthroughs

Quality Checklist

• All major concepts from the roadmap are represented
• Code examples are syntactically correct and runnable
• Interview questions cover beginner to advanced levels
• Tables are properly formatted
• All internal links to roadmap files are correct
• No section exceeds reasonable length (this is a cheatsheet)
• Follows .ai/guidelines/markdown.md formatting